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10.0
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10.0 |
The Arts Desk
When the fuss, feathers and fandango are cast aside, we see Sir Elton for what he truly is
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8.0
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8.0 |
Record Collector
An album that's found the singer engaged again, hungry to work and with a keen eye on quality control, given a creative kickstart by a younger talent whose reverence is tangible but never submissive. Print edition only
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8.0
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8.0 |
Mojo
A career highlight for Carlile and a rejuvenation for John. Print edition only
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Independent
The Rocket Man and his longtime friend Carlile, along with familiar faces Bernie Taupin and Andrew Watt, recreate the playfulness and sense of fun of some of John’s Seventies gems
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8.0
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8.0 |
The Observer
The British star and the US country artist spur each other on in this tuneful, swinging set with poignant moments
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8.0
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8.0 |
Clash
The ten tracks on ‘Who Believes In Angels?’ show Elton John in reflective mode, now retired from touring but still inspired and still active
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8.0
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8.0 |
Dork
This is what happens when two behemoths of musical excellence find common ground, not in nostalgia, but in the endless possibility of what comes next
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8.0
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8.0 |
musicOMH
The musical chemistry between the icon and the country star is obvious from the start of this collaboration, with songs that range from celebration to wistful contemplation
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7.5
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7.5 |
Spectrum Culture
Elton John and Brandi Carlile’s team-up becomes more than an excuse for two friends to get together, and instead turns out to be a vital part of their discographies
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7.0
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7.0 |
Rolling Stone
A lovingly wrought record full of deep personal meaning
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7.0
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7.0 |
All Music
No doubt fans of both artists will embrace this project as a great idea that, for the most part, works really well
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7.0
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7.0 |
Uncut
It's only on "When This Old World Is Done With ME", a hymnal elegy where a weary-sounding Elton accompanies himself on piano, that we get a glimpse of genuine emotion. Print edition only
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5.0
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Far Out
In the end, even greatness needs time to be fine-tuned, you suspect that such a liberty was never fussed over here
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